Oak Hall School is seeking Teaching Assistants for our Lower School division (Preschool through 5th Grade) for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Our Lower School seeks to develop inquisitive thinkers and joyful learners, and to plant the seeds for lifelong learning in a warm, welcoming and supportive educational environment. Our Teaching Assistants play a vital role in creating a nurturing classroom environment, by sharing their enthusiasm for learning, and engaging with students with kindness, love and happiness. In also helping to support the lead teacher in the classroom by providing assistance with a myriad of administrative and classroom management tasks, our assistants help to enhance the educational experience for both our students and our school families, and helps us live our mission as a welcoming and supportive learning community.
QualificationsA high school diploma is required, with relevant experience in education highly preferred. Educators with a joyful demeanor who embrace whole-child education in a mission-driven, nurturing environment, and who enjoy working with and supporting a team of like-minded educators, are highly encouraged to apply.
Oak Hall is proud to offer a comprehensive employee compensation package, including a competitive salary, health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off policies, and retirement plan options to benefits- eligible employees.
Oak Hall School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Oak Hall 's policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or other legally-protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Relevant experience in education
- Ability to assist with administrative and classroom management tasks
- Joyful demeanor and embrace of whole-child education; ability to work well on a team
What We Do
Oak Hall School is an independent, college-preparatory private school located in Gainesville, Florida. Founded in 1970, it provides a welcoming, diverse, and supportive learning environment for students from preschool through 12th grade. The school empowers students to pursue their academic, artistic, and athletic passions, focusing on preparing the next generation of leaders through rigorous academic programs and a commitment to individual student growth.
